Mar 30Each beachA mission, no a calling, to reach thou blessed beach. Depart distractions, and wasted wanderings, that your healing I may reach. At peace, and a sponge I am with you, for all you wisely teach. Drip your delights down my chin, like a ripe ol’ Georgia peach. An appreciation for all your congregants, even the blondes-a-bleach. Begone those city tentacles, I so boldly beseech. So my heart can devour all your spirit, ohh mighty beach.Beach1 min readBeach1 min read
Mar 5Kicking off 2023: Two words (of purpose), and a songIt’s already March. Time flies! (Check out this fascinating concept and visualization by Maximilian Kiener to see why it does feel like time is going by faster every year.) The world is spectacular. And the world is chaotic. Which perspective are you embracing this year? There is a whole lot…Love Anyway4 min readLove Anyway4 min read
Jul 2, 2022Life hacks from a feisty niece and nephew on a long weekend afternoonAdopt a beginner’s mind (be curious and open to all possibilities) Get to the point (don’t beat around the bush) Take time off (creativity comes when we least expect it) Get outside (our brains and bodies need fresh air) Hold hands (you’re not alone, and we thrive together) Eat ice cream (indulge in something delicious every once in a while) Everything can be funny (laugh often and deeply)Lifehacks1 min readLifehacks1 min read
Jan 15, 2022Kicking off 2022: A word, a song, and a visionAs we roll into 2022 (and me into a bright and shiny new decade), I have more optimism and hope than ever, despite the varieties of chaos going on in the world. 2021 for me was a year of geographic transition, as well as career evolution — with a greater…4 min read4 min read
Jan 6, 2021Kicking off 2021: My word, my song, and my purposeOne year ago I had high hopes for 2020. I loved the number, the symbolism, and the opportunities that lay ahead. I typically appreciate a bit of chaos and non-conformity in life. Especially as I get older. It will keep me young and on my toes—I tell myself. As we…Purpose5 min readPurpose5 min read
Nov 21, 2020Bible side conversation 6: Jesus calms the stormSide conversations (or in this case, thoughts) that might have just happened in the Bible. Matthew 8:23–27 (With the possible side thoughts in italics) And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was…Bible2 min readBible2 min read
Oct 4, 2020Bible side conversation 5: Pharaoh’s dream of seven plump cowsSide conversations (or in this case, bovine actions) that might have just happened in the Bible. Genesis 41:1–4 (With the potential side conversation in italics) After two whole years, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by the Nile, and behold, there came up out of the Nile seven cows, attractive…Bible2 min readBible2 min read
Jun 2, 2020Me, my faith, and the CoronavirusFive pandemic perspectives — Like many of us, my days of late have been largely spent indoors, and without the luxury and joy of face-to-face human interaction and engagement with others. That said, the smiles of the supermarket staff, the security at my condo, and the Starbucks staff have been very much appreciated! And…Creativity7 min readCreativity7 min read
Apr 16, 2020The three problems with creativityWe live in a world where there are some very nice creative jobs—artists, architects, and various types of designers. But for many of us unfortunately, our jobs are pretty routine. We often simply (and quite diligently) follow a set of tasks outlined in our job description. With little deviation nor…Creativity4 min readCreativity4 min read
Feb 2, 2020Bible side conversation 4: Jesus walks on the waterSide conversations that might have just happened in the Bible. Note: This was actually the Bible passage that sparked the original idea for the Bible side conversations. The scene is pretty intense. There was a big storm and the disciples are in their boat, fearing for their lives. Jesus appeared…Jesus2 min readJesus2 min read
